none 10.18502/jnfs.v9i2.15424 Knowledge E DMCC Knowledge E DMCC 7770 160319756 326550 1772019745 10.18502 2026-02-25T11:42:27Z 2024-05-01T06:54:05Z 0 Journal of Nutrition and Food Security JNFS 2476-7425 2476-7417 05 01 2024 Ensiyeh Norozi Mitra Moodi Fatemeh Salmani Tayebeh Zeinali Background: This study aims to investigate cognitive determinants of functional foods (FF) consumption which contain fiber among Iranian students based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between March and May 2018 on the students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences (BUMS). A structured questionnaire was used which was validated with Cronbach’s alpha of 0.78. Results: 515 questionnaires were completed, and the majority of the respondents were females. 20% of the participants were the primary household food purchasers, and familiarity with functional foods was the only effective factor regarding consumption. Subjective norms could predict the students’ consumption of the macaroni which contained fiber. In addition, monthly income of the family had a major effect on having the macaroni containing fiber. The parents’ education also impacted the consumption of these foods. Conclusion: Attitudes and perceived control had a poorer effect on choosing the food containing fiber rather than subjective norms. 05 01 2024 10.18502/jnfs.v9i2.15424 https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/JNFS/article/view/15424 https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/JNFS/article/download/15424/14450 https://publish.kne-publishing.com/index.php/JNFS/article/download/15424/14450 https://jnfs.ssu.ac.ir/article-1-683-en.html